Telstar – the satellite that relayed the first transatlantic TV signals
In 1962 the satellite Telstar was developed by AT&T and it was placed in an orbit of 682 to 4,030 miles...
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IMF’s 3D therapy for improving economies
The International Monetary Fund suggested that the developing economies should deflate, devalue and deregulate for enhancing their economic status. It...
This footballer was murdered for scoring an own goal
Andrés Escobar was a Colombian footballer. He was a defender. In the 1994 FIFA World Cup match against the USA, he inadvertently...
The most distinctive features of the black and the white rhinos
The black rhino is not actually black but grey or brown. It has a hook-shaped lip. The white rhino has...
Ever wondered where the word ‘diamond’ comes from?
The diamond is the hardest substance known, and therefore unbreakable. The word ‘diamond’ is derived from adamas, a Greek word...
At what age did Bill Gates drop out of Harvard University?
Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft. He is a billionaire. In 1975 he dropped out of Harvard University in...
